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Pupils from schools in Birmingham carry Commonwealth member nations flags as they celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Alexander Stadium, the venue for the Opening/Closing Ceremonies and the athletics programme for the Commonwealth Games which will begin on 28 July 2022.

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